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Michigan State basketball earns number seven ranking in preseason poll

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Michigan State basketball earns number seven ranking in preseason poll

Summary

Gary Parrish of CBS Sports placed Michigan State seventh in his latest preseason college basketball rankings. The Spartans return five of their top eight scorers from last season, including Jeremy Fears Jr., Coen Carr, Kur Teng, Jordan Scott, and Cam Ward. This group contributed to a 27-8 record and a Sweet 16 appearance in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The team will incorporate new players, such as transfer Anton Bonke and prospects Ethan Taylor, Carlos Medlock Jr., Julius Avent, and Jasiah Jervis. Michigan State ranks behind Florida, Duke, Illinois, UConn, Texas, and Arizona in this assessment. Analysts generally consider the Spartans a top 10 program as the season approaches.

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•Gary Parrish ranked Michigan State seventh in his CBS Sports preseason poll.
•Five of the team's top eight scorers are returning for the new season.
•The roster includes incoming recruits Ethan Taylor, Carlos Medlock Jr., Julius Avent, and Jasiah Jervis.
•Charlotte transfer Anton Bonke joins the program for the 2026-27 season.
•The Spartans finished the previous season with a 27-8 record.

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